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How to Play Machine Party: Beginner Guide
Machine Party is an online 2–4-player collection of 15 lethal minigames. These beginner tips cover group setup, reading each round, avoiding common first-session mistakes, and choosing the standard or Arcade format.
Open guide →Multiplayer · 2026-08-04Max Players: How Many Can Play?
Machine Party officially supports 2–4 players. Four is the confirmed maximum for the released game, and no verified first-party setting raises that limit.
Open guide →Multiplayer · 2026-08-04Online Multiplayer & Matchmaking
Machine Party supports online co-op for 2–4 players. The developer has stated that the base game will not include in-game public matchmaking or a public lobby list, so players need to arrive with a group or use an external community to find one.
Open guide →Status · 2026-08-04Local Co-op: Current Couch Co-op Status
No—local couch co-op had not been released when this page was checked on August 4, 2026. The developer said the feature was in development, so treat this as a changing status rather than a permanent limitation.
Open guide →Reference · 2026-08-04Minigames: Rules, Count & Modes
Machine Party has 15 minigames. This guide gives a direct objective and practical approach for each one, then explains the shorter ten-simulation Arcade format.
Open guide →Platforms · 2026-08-04Platforms: PC, Linux & Console Status
Machine Party is confirmed for Windows and SteamOS/Linux through its Steam listing. The checked official material did not announce PS5, Xbox, or Nintendo Switch editions.
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